Kristen Driska, OTR/L

Kristen grew up near Austin in Dripping Springs. She received her Master of Occupational Therapy degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. She began work toward her specialized interest in children at Texas State University, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Family and Child Development. She completed her master’s level pediatric clinical fieldwork at KidSensations in 2011.

Kristen has experience working with children with a variety of diagnoses and conditions including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorders, developmental delays, anxiety, ADHD, hemiplegia, Down Syndrome, and Sensory Processing Disorders.

Her skills and training include:
Treatment and strategies for overall improved sensory processing
Vision therapy techniques
Self-regulation including identification and management of emotions to improve behavior and frustration tolerance for daily activities
Therapeutic listening
NDT handling techniques
Pediatric kinesiology taping
Handwriting intervention techniques from Handwriting Without Tears
Implementing Floortime DIR methods of Dr. Stanley Greenspan and Dr. Serena Weider

Outside of work Kristen is usually found on the hike and bike trail, enjoying the outdoors in the Austin area, or spending time with friends, family, and her dog.

To discuss your specific occupational therapy needs or to schedule an evaluation, please contact us.